Ocean View

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Ocean View? It’s not just the name – this place actually delivers on that promise, and honestly, that’s rarer than you’d think. Perched right on Calle Lajas de Chapin in Puerto de Santiago, you’re basically steps from the volcanic black sand beaches that make this corner of Tenerife so distinctive. I mean, most hotels throw “ocean view” in their name and then stick you facing a parking lot, but here you can actually hear the waves from your room – well, from most rooms anyway.

The thing about Puerto de Santiago is that it’s still got that authentic Canarian feel without being completely overrun by tourists. Ocean View sits right in the sweet spot where you can walk to those little family-run restaurants along the waterfront (the ones where locals actually eat, not just the tourist traps), but you’re also close enough to Los Gigantes if you want to see those massive cliffs everyone talks about. The hotel itself feels like someone put real thought into it – it’s got that 4-star polish without being stuffy, and honestly, a 9.3 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed there. The staff actually remembers your name after day one, which is such a small thing but makes a huge difference when you’re trying to relax.

What really sold me was the attention to details that matter. The rooms are spacious enough that you don’t feel like you’re living in a shoebox, the air conditioning actually works (crucial in the summer months), and the balconies – God, those balconies – are perfect for morning coffee while watching the fishing boats head out. Parking isn’t a nightmare either, which anyone who’s driven around Tenerife will appreciate. The pool area gets busy around midday, but early morning or evening it’s this peaceful spot where you can actually think. And here’s something I didn’t expect – the Wi-Fi is solid throughout the property, even by the pool, which saved me when I needed to handle some work stuff. The location means you’re close to the ferry port if you want to hop over to La Gomera for a day trip, and the bus connections to other parts of the island are decent too. Sure, it’s not the cheapest option in Puerto de Santiago, but sometimes you get what you pay for, and Ocean View delivers on that promise of comfort without the pretense.

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